2024 OtW campaign activities worldwide

WhatsApp Video 2025-02-13 at 08.26.32.mp4

Campaign video by IW Club of Bombay Kandivli, district 314, India - posted 15 dec 2024

IW Bombay Kandivli

District 314, India

IW Bombay Kandivli

District 314, India

IW Bombay Kandivli

District 314, India

IW Bombay Kandivli - D 314

India

Supporting Women Against Violence

D 314 - India

WhatsApp Video 2025-02-13 at 08.26.27.mp4

Bénin, West Africa, 2024

IW Club Dehradun West, district 308, India

Towards the culmination of the 16 days of ‘Orange the World’ campaign, today we stood in unison and educated the young girls and women to standup for themselves as from each wound there is a scar and each scar says a different story. A story which says- I SURVIVED-inspite of all the atrocities.

Girls were also taught that domestic violence is the violation of basic human rights by anyone around us-a relative, parent , sibling or anybody around us-they should be aware and should remain vigilant . It was indeed a very fruitful meet.

Workshop Bhawani Balika Inter College - IW club Dehradun West - D 308

India

Talk and interactive session - IW club Dehradun

D 308 - India

IW Club of Dhanmondi, district 328 Bangladesh

We organized a transformative awareness program for senior citizens, including men and women, in a remote village today . The session focused on ending violence against women and girls while addressing broader issues of human rights. Club members emphasized that every individual, regardless of gender, has the right to live with dignity, access basic needs, and participate equally in society. The discussions highlighted how women and girls are often denied these rights due to traditional norms, and the importance of breaking these barriers to ensure a fair and just society.

The program encouraged the participants, especially men, to recognize that they have a shared responsibility to protect and promote these rights, including the right to education for girls. Participants were reminded that educating girls not only empowers them but strengthens entire families and communities. The session also broke the silence around topics often considered taboo, such as domestic violence and gender inequality, urging everyone to create a safer, more inclusive environment for girls.

Men were encouraged to support women and girls as allies and role models, realizing that their efforts today would ensure care and respect in their elderly years, as it is often daughters who provide unconditional support. After the session, blankets, shawls, sandals, and food were distributed among the participants, who patiently engaged despite the cold winter day. The event ended with a powerful group photograph, symbolizing a collective commitment to human rights, gender equality, and a brighter future for women and girls. Orange the World 🧡 🌎.

Distributing leaflets and spread awareness

IW club Dhanmondi - D 328

Bangladesh

IW club of Dhanmondi - D 328

Bangladesh

Rally - District 328 - Bangladesh

IW Club Trinidad and Tobago - click here to read about their campaign

The Orange for the World Campaign in Trinidad and Tobago launched with enthusiasm at our annual fundraiser, the highly anticipated Parang event. Over 250 attendees joined us, each proudly wearing orange bands as a symbol of solidarity. During the event, our President, Cheryl, delivered a powerful opening speech that resonated with the audience, emphasizing the importance of ending violence against women and girls in our communities.

As part of the campaign, we created two impactful videos:

Awareness Video: Designed to educate and inform.

Call-to-Action Video: Encouraging others to join the movement by creating their own videos or using orange-themed profile frames.

Despite a short awareness period, we are immensely proud of the campaign's reach and engagement over just six days since the videos launched. Here’s what we accomplished:

TikTok:

Likes: 355

Added to Favorites: 15

Facebook:

Reach: 2,000+

Interactions: 70+

Daily graphic posts consistently garnered 1,000+ views each.

LinkedIn:

A former Minister of Health and past UN Ambassador shared our campaign, reaching over 4,000 followers.

A Past President also shared the campaign, generating 887 interactions on their post alone.

Our members enthusiastically supported the initiative by adding orange frames to their profile pictures. We estimate that around 20 members and friends actively participated in this creative show of support.

We were excited and honored to do our part in our little corner of the world, lending our voice to this critical cause. Together, we made a difference in raising awareness and advocating to end violence against women and girls. Let’s continue to shine a light on this issue and inspire others to join us. Orange for the World, for a safer and brighter future!

To the hard working team who came up with this great initiative and campaign - Your exceptional teamwork and efficiency were essential to the success of Orange the World and for that, we are genuinely grateful. Thanks for inspiring us to do great things.

Annual Fundraising - IW club Trinidad & Tobago

IW Club Hyderabad South Central & Indus, 10/12/2024

We organized an awareness campaign in a remote area near Hyderabad, addressing the issue of violence against women & girls. The women in this area were largely unaware of their rights and were subjected to emotional and physical abuse on a daily basis.

President Ms. Shehnaz and Ms. Seema Shaikh, members of Inner Wheel Hyderabad Indus, encouraged the women to speak up for themselves and to stand against such abusive actions.

A young girl named Naureen, who had been enduring emotional and physical abuse from her in-laws, was invited to share her story. She received praise for her bravery, and her testimony inspired other young girls in the community.

PDC Mehar Sultana addressed the queries from the attendees and provided valuable insights. The program was a significant success, marking a step forward in addressing the ongoing violence against women and taking a stand against the harsh treatment women face, particularly in areas like Pakistan.

IW club Hyderabad Galaxy - D 327

Pakistan

IW Hyderabad - D 315

India

Awarness Program Nazareth college - IW club Hyderabad Sind D 327

Pakistan

Program Government Degree College - IW club Hyderabad South - D 327 - Pakistan

IW Club Stara Zagora Beroe, Bulgaria

We symbolically closed the campaign with orange balloons that flew into the air with a message for a world without violence

Student exhibition Thracian University - Stara Zagora

Bulgaria

"You are not alone"

IW club Stara Zagora - D 248

Bulgaria

Phone number of the Orange room

IW district 248, Bulgaria

IW Club of Lucknow Baradari, India, district 312

The Inner Wheel Club of Lucknow Baradari visited a factory where 150 women from eight villages had gathered. We educated them about violence against women and their legal rights as part of the "Orange the World" international campaign.

This initiative aimed to raise awareness and prevent violence against women. We painted the women's hands orange to symbolize our solidarity with the cause. Through interactive discussions, we empowered them with knowledge and understanding to stand against violence.

Break the silence and stop the violence.

IW Club of Shivalik Hills (Dehradun, India), district 308

End Violence against women and Girls

Inner Wheel Club of Shivalik Hills ( Dehradun- India) actively participated in the “Orange the World” campaign to raise awareness against violence towards women and girls. The club organised a talk in a school on Good and Bad touch to provide vital information to the children to help them understand their personal boundaries, build confidence, and prevent abuse and inspire them how to protect themselves in alarming situations.

WhatsApp Video 2025-02-14 at 11.46.40.mp4

Inner Wheel Club of Shivalik Hills promoted “Orange the World” campaign to raise awareness among the children aided by NGO - Apne Sapne, in Clement Town- Dehradun.

District 331, Malaysia

OtW talk on Stop Violence against Women & Girls held at Clinical Kesihatan LUyang for the staff of dental health department on 10th december 2024

Inner Wheel Club Torino Europea - OtW workshop - Italy

District 204 - IW Club Torino Europea - Italy

IW club Malegaon Midtown, India - D 303

See the video below.

IW club Malegaon Midtown - D 303

India

IW club Malagaon Midtown

D 303

India

IW club Malegaon Midtown

D 303

India

IW clubs of Chittagong and IW club of Blazing Stars - Bangladesh

Belkis Unver, President of Ist Dalyan IW Association, has been giving speeches on the issue of "Violence Against Women" for 13 years to raise awareness to University students and women's organizations in municipalities.